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1. You have orders to administer 20 mg of a certain medication to a patient. The medication is stored at a concentration of 4 mg per 5-mL dose. How many milliliters will need to be administered?

• A. 30 mL
• B. 25 mL
• C. 20 mL
• D. 15 mL

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To administer 20 mg of the medication, you would need 25 mL. This calculation is derived from the concentration of 4 mg per 5 mL. By setting up a proportion, you can determine that for 20 mg, 25 mL must be administered as follows: (20 mg / 4 mg) = (x mL / 5 mL). Solving for x results in x = 25 mL. Choice A is incorrect because it miscalculates the proportion. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not account for the correct concentration of the medication.

2. If a dice is rolled, what is the probability of getting an even number?

• A. 16%
• B. 33%
• C. 66%
• D. 50%

Correct answer: D

Rationale: When rolling a standard six-sided die, there are three even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of a total of six possible outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). The probability of rolling an even number can be calculated as the number of favorable outcomes (3) divided by the total number of outcomes (6), which equals 3/6 = 50%. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choice A (16%) is incorrect because it does not represent the probability of rolling an even number. Choice B (33%) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct probability. Choice C (66%) is incorrect as well since it overestimates the probability.

3. If the total cost of his purchase was $9.38 and he gave the cashier $20, how much change did he receive?

• A. $0.62
• B. $5.02
• C. $9.38
• D. $10.62

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To determine the amount of change received, you need to subtract the total cost from the amount given. $20 - $9.38 = $10.62. Therefore, he received $10.62 in change. Option A ($0.62) is incorrect as it is the difference in cents, not dollars. Option B ($5.02) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct subtraction. Option C ($9.38) is incorrect as it represents the total cost of the purchase, not the change received.

4. Convert the percentage to a decimal: 38% =

• A. 0.38
• B. 3.8
• C. 0.038
• D. 38.0

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide by 100. In this case, 38% divided by 100 equals 0.38. Moving the decimal point two places to the left converts the percentage to a decimal. Choice B is incorrect because it incorrectly moves the decimal point one place to the left. Choice C is incorrect as it moves the decimal point three places to the left. Choice D is incorrect as it does not convert the percentage to a decimal.

5. How many inches are in 2 yards?

• A. 36 inches
• B. 48 inches
• C. 60 inches
• D. 72 inches

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert yards to inches, remember that there are 36 inches in a yard. Therefore, when you have 2 yards, multiplying 36 inches by 2 results in 72 inches. Choice A, 36 inches, is the number of inches in 1 yard, not 2 yards. Choice B, 48 inches, and Choice C, 60 inches, are incorrect calculations based on the conversion factor of 36 inches per yard.

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